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Bitrobius targets mitochondrial gene delivery with £700k ARIA grant
September 20, 2026
Bitrobius Genetics has been awarded a £700,000 grant from the Advanced Research + Invention Agency (ARIA) to investigate whether its gene-delivery technology can […]
Blood-based sequencing offers early clues to sepsis pathogens
September 20, 2026
An international research collaboration is being extended with €300,000 in funding to investigate a blood-based sequencing approach that could help identify infection-causing pathogens […]
UCL scientist recognised for molecular evolution research
September 20, 2026
University College London scientist Professor Ziheng Yang has been awarded one of the 2026 Balzan Prizes for his contributions to molecular evolution and […]
New navigation system helps drones fly faster through obstacles
September 20, 2026
Researchers at Durham University have developed a navigation system that enables autonomous drones to fly faster through crowded environments while maintaining safe distances […]
Borderline anaemia linked to increased mortality risk, study finds
September 13, 2026
People with haemoglobin levels just above the threshold currently used to diagnose anaemia may face a higher risk of death than those with […]
Deadline approaching for UK musculoskeletal innovation accelerator applicants
September 13, 2026
Researchers, clinicians, engineers and entrepreneurs developing new technologies for musculoskeletal health have until 4 October to apply for the 2026 MSK Innovation Accelerator. […]
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Bitrobius targets mitochondrial gene delivery with £700k ARIA grant
September 20, 2026
Bitrobius Genetics has been awarded a £700,000 grant from the Advanced Research + Invention Agency (ARIA) to investigate whether its gene-delivery technology can be adapted to deliver DNA into mitochondria. The project will be carried out in collaboration with the Medical Research Council Mitochondrial Biology Unit (MRC MBU) at the University of Cambridge, bringing Bitrobius’ […]
Blood-based sequencing offers early clues to sepsis pathogens
September 20, 2026
An international research collaboration is being extended with €300,000 in funding to investigate a blood-based sequencing approach that could help identify infection-causing pathogens in patients with sepsis more rapidly. The GeSIC project brings together engineering researchers at Heriot-Watt University with critical care clinicians at the University Medical Center Mainz and researchers at the University of […]
UCL scientist recognised for molecular evolution research
September 20, 2026
University College London scientist Professor Ziheng Yang has been awarded one of the 2026 Balzan Prizes for his contributions to molecular evolution and the development of methods for understanding patterns of genomic change. Yang shares the 750,000 Swiss francs prize with Professor Rasmus Nielsen of the University of California, Berkeley and, as with all Balzan […]
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Game Theory: Finspan Sharks & Reefs Expansion
August 23, 2026
High marks for Finspan Sharks & Reefs Expansion from Dr Louise Robinson and Dr Ian Turner. WHAT IS FINSPAN? In a previous column, we reviewed the superb Wingspan (and its expansions). Finspan comes from the same family of games, sharing its theme while introducing a range of new mechanics and shifting the focus to aquatic life. You […]
A COA is only as strong as its source-record trail
August 16, 2026
A certificate of analysis is often treated as the end of a quality check. A PDF arrives, the reported value looks acceptable, and the document is filed with the purchase record. That may be enough to complete a procurement task, but it is not enough to preserve a defensible laboratory record, advises Samuel Desjardins. The […]
Cleanroom differential pressure: a small value with a big impact
August 16, 2026
Pressure differentials inside cleanrooms are not large, Sean Murphy explains, with most set between 5-15 Pascal. However, maintaining that differential is a critical part of the overall cleanroom contamination control strategy… These small pressure differences help air move in the right direction; separate cleaner areas from areas with higher contamination risk and help organisations demonstrate […]
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A faster, cleaner alternative to conventional laboratory ovens and furnaces
September 2, 2026
Conventional ovens and muffle furnaces remain essential laboratory tools for ashing, loss on ignition, residue on ignition and fusion, but these methods can be slow, labour-intensive and dependent on manual handling, with potential exposure to unpleasant or hazardous vapours. Microwave-enhanced furnace technology provides a faster, cleaner alternative. The Milestone PYRO ashing system from Analytix supports […]
Nearly 300 lab equipment lots from former Haleon site go under the hammer
August 8, 2026
A total of 273 lots of laboratory and pilot manufacturing equipment from the former Haleon (GSK) Toothpaste Factory in Maidenhead goes under the hammer this month. Auctioneer BTG Eddisons is handling the online sale which is due to end on 20 August at 1pm. Viewing is available by appointment at the factory site in Norreys […]
Late-model analytical and pharmaceutical lab equipment on the market
August 2, 2026
Apex Auctions has a strong selection of late-model laboratory and pharmaceutical R&D equipment currently available, offering labs a chance to acquire high-spec analytical and processing kit without the wait or cost of new builds. At the core is a 2019 Thermo Scientific Dionex Ultimate 3000 RSLCnano modular UHPLC system, a high-performance liquid chromatography platform widely […]
